How to Buy a Camping Toilet

If there are any drawbacks to family camping, the main one would be what to do when your kids have to go potty in the middle of the night.  Also, not all campgrounds have public bathrooms that are cleaned well enough for many parents with kids.  An alternative to this situation is to make a camping toilet part of your camping gear.   Luckily, there are a number of camping toilets on the market that should fit your camping lifestyle and budget.

We'll be taking a look at the different styles and types of camping toilets, noting their advantages and disadvantages and price ranges. 

At the basic end of the camping toilet spectrum there are a number of manufacturers selling toilets that consist of not much more than a large bucket. What is there to say about them? They're obviously very inexpensive but there are certain drawbacks to using them.   If you're already worried about camping toilet conditions then this type of camping toilet should not be your first choice.

At the opposite end of the camping toilet range are the toilets that make use of chemicals. These tend to be considerably more expensive and can be more bulky. This is an important consideration, especially if you're short on space when you come to load up your car. You'll also need to be careful when dealing with the chemicals, particularly around children.

Basic Camping Toilet

This camping toilet is very affordable and does the trick as far as being small and portable. This particular brand is called LuggableLoo and retails for about $20. It consists of a bucket and toilet seat. Lining the bucket with a trash bag helps greatly with clean-up. Adding kitty litter to the bottom will help as well.

Another portable camping toilet is the commode chair. This one, made by TravelJohn is even more compact since it folds up. It also uses plastic bags and acts more like a camping chair with a hole in the seat. It retails for about $30.

Deluxe Camping Toilet

This portable camping toilet has a fresh water tank and waste-water holding tank, which can be emptied completely. More like a residential toilet, it has a full-size seat and is leak-proof. Retail price is around $50.

This deluxe camping toilet is a fancier version than the one listed above. It has a flush mechanism and has both a fresh water and waste water holding tank. It is the most like being in your bathroom at home which is a definate plus. It retails for around $120.

So, as you can see, there is a range of options for camping toilets. Choose which ever type fits your family. Most campers wonder what they ever did before they bought one of these toilets. You can't beat the ease of use and convenience!You don't need to put up with poor quality camping toilet facilities.